i was a marine mechanic for 14 years and have dabbled in lawncare all of my life. i decided to go to work for a large landscape company to learn the ropes last year. i went from a laborer to a foreman in 30 days. i have had a 36 toro, murayama edger, and a redmax blower for a long time. i just purchased an M242 shindaiwa w/trimmer and shears to get me by until i get a few more accounts. i am working on a church that i am cutting a deal with so i can showcase my work. most of all trusting GOD in this, the company i work for is hard to figure out sometimes ( but I have their #1 account !???!!), so I hope to be on my own soon if GOD blesses my wife with a new job she is going after..i am going to concentrate on two things: quality and superior customer service! I do this for one reason: I love to make lawns beautiful!